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Spirits of the Course

PDGA Media — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:45:40 +0000

Everything changes when you step on the course.

A new journey — shaped by the unseen forces and nature of the sport — begins. There are challenges against yourself, competitors, and the course itself. Equally, there are triumphs and the thrill of chasing perfection.

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2026 DGPT Grand Finale

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:09:27 +0000

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Electric Finishes

PDGA Media — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:39:52 +0000

It was always going to come down to the wire at the 2026 United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship.

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Growing Around the World

PDGA Staff — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The Professional Disc Golf Association has launched the PDGA Foundation, a new 501c3 nonprofit created to support the continued growth of disc golf communities across the globe.

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Official Rules of Disc Golf and Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events Updated for 2027

PDGA Staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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More Than a Basket

chovius — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:39:38 +0000

When the PDGA approved the Pinza 1 championship target earlier this year, it wasn't just another certified basket joining the market.

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Biggest Celebration in Disc Golf

Anonymous — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:38:56 +0000

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Premier Events of Disc Golf

PDGA Staff — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:40:43 +0000

It's time to put your local disc golf community on the international map.

Proposals to host a PDGA Major — the pinnacle events of the sports — are now being accepted for select Majors in 2029 and 2030.

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Growing Junior Disc Golf Across Ontario

Anonymous — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:34:02 +0000

The growth of junior disc golf in Ontario, Canada, is driven by a simple idea: give young players opportunities to play, compete, learn and belong by removing barriers.

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Champions Crowned in Illinois

PDGA Media — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:19:11 +0000

Twenty-seven champions were crowned at the 2026 PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois.

Amongst the action were grand debuts, milestone wins, battles to the end and at least one crazy Championship Saturday round.

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Underway in Illinois

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:09:31 +0000

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PDGA Reaffirms Its Commitment to Gender Equality

jenweigand — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:32:55 +0000

"We really are a sport that is accessible for girls and women of any age. Whether they are 8-year-olds playing in our junior divisions or they are 80-plus-year-olds."

– Doug Bjerkaas, PDGA Executive Director

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Masters Worlds Hits Illinois

PDGA Media — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:13:21 +0000

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Reliving the PDGA Asia Tour

Kingsley Flett — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:55:02 +0000

What I Learned from the 2026 PDGA Asia Tour

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Throw Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

jenweigand — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:44:24 +0000

Several years ago, the PDGA started an initiative to increase women’s participation in disc golf events while also raising money for an incredibly important cause: the fight against cancer.

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Playoff Time

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:02:25 +0000

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Global Showdown

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:07:26 +0000

It was a global showdown to the very end at the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) 2026 World Team Disc Golf Championships (WTDGC), in association with the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Enroll Now: Join the Fall 2026 Session of TD Academy!

Scottycb1 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:23:50 +0000

The PDGA is excited to launch another session of the New TD Academy this fall. This is an interactive training program designed specifically for PDGA members who have never directed a PDGA disc golf tournament before.

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50 Years of Building

Stork — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:18:16 +0000

The initial concept for this article was a pretty entertaining proposition that I would attempt to highlight the top fifty most significant individuals over the first fifty years of PDGA history. That’s a catchy concept. Fifty years…fifty people. How hard can it be?

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Bigger and Better

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:20:57 +0000

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Rising to the Top

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:51:10 +0000

At nearly 9,000 feet in the Wasatch Mountains, the 2026 United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship was never going to be an ordinary tournament.

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Biggest Moments, Biggest Stage

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:04:05 +0000

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Thrilling Finishes

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:10:36 +0000

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It's On in Michigan

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:33:14 +0000

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Biggest Stage

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:05:46 +0000

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Our Story is Your Story

jenweigand — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:50:20 +0000

redirect to /pdga50/stories

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EDGE Spotlight: Jay ‘Yeti’ Reading #15864

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:13:25 +0000

EDGE professional development for Physical Educators of Humble ISD, Houston, TX.

Article provided by Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) through their partnership with PDGA

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Grand Finale

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:11:54 +0000

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Moving Day in Buffalo

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:34:15 +0000

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Buffalo Battle

PDGA Media — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:22:36 +0000

Nearly 350 players representing 12 countries have landed in Western New York for the 2026 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships presented by Dynamic Discs.

The battle in Buffalo is on.

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Canadian Celebration

chovius — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:27:47 +0000

Photo Credit - Liza Curtiss Photography

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Sunday Surges

Anonymous — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:15:20 +0000

https://www.dgpt.com/news/2026-ledgestone-open-recap/

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2026 PDGA Global and Europe Board of Directors, State/Provincial Coordinators Announced

PDGA Staff — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:00:48 +0000

The votes have been counted for the 2026 PDGA Elections, which took place through the month of July with 91,632 ballots sent to eligible PDGA members. Of those, 9.630 ballots were returned, which is a participation mark of 10.51%. Participation was at 10.17% in 2025.

Full 2026 PDGA Election Results »

PDGA Global Board of Directors

A Board of Directors election is a requirement for nonprofit status and is mandated by the PDGA Bylaws. In addition to semi-annual summit meetings, the board and staff conduct monthly teleconference calls and ongoing communication to accomplish required business.

In accordance with the PDGA bylaws, two at-large board member positions were up for election in 2026. The two candidates that received the most votes will serve three-year terms from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029.

With the votes officially tallied, we are excited to congratulate the following PDGA members on their election to the PDGA Board of Directors!

Full 2026 PDGA Election Results »

Conrad Damon #2450

Location: San Carlos, California, United States
View Conrad Damon's Candidate Bio & Statement

Ben Shinn #50445

Location: Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
View Ben Shinn's Candidate Bio & Statement

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NADGC 2026

Tony Thomas 111329 — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:27:51 +0000

The National Amateur Disc Golf Championship (NADGC) is rapidly approaching, and excitement continues to build as organizers unveil new courses, expanded player packs, and a lineup of events that could make 2026 one of the most memorable years in tournament history.

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Lexington Frisbee Golf

David Hamrick 233081 — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:02:38 +0000

Lexington Frisbee Golf, affectionately known by its members as "LFG", was born out of a clear necessity: the need for a local organization that welcomes disc golfers of all skill levels.

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Host The Global at Your Local Course

Zachary Smith — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:28:47 +0000

Dear Tournament Director,

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Champions Celebrated in Utah

PDGA Media — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:50:29 +0000

Cheers and laughter were heard all throughout Salt Lake City and up the canyon to Brighton Resort as the champions of the 2026 United States Women's Disc Golf Championships were crowned on Sunday.

And what a celebration it was.

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Disc Pink: The Woman Behind the Profile

jenweigand — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:31:46 +0000

We ran into Disc Pink during the USWDGC player meeting this week.

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Champions Celebrated

Anonymous — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:32:02 +0000

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Oak Grove Disc Golf Course

ROGER SONDERGAARD 203787 — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:46:26 +0000

This article is provided by Oak Grove Disc Golf Club in conjunction with their status as a PDGA Club.

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NADGT Announces Disc Golf Trade Show

Tony Thomas 111329 — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:46:40 +0000

Austin, Texas — The National Amateur Disc Golf Tour (NADGT) is raising the bar once again for its flagship North American Disc Golf Championships (NADGC).

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Global Board Candidate Q&A

PDGA Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0000

You asked, and the four candidates for the PDGA Global Board of Directors answered.

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Digital World

PDGA Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:35:12 +0000

Following a successful debut at the 2025 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has teamed up with Parkdly as an official partner of the 2026 PDGA Majors to introduce digital caddie books throughout the sea

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Salonen, Buhr Crowned

PDGA Media — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:44:46 +0000

Eveliina Salonen delivered when the pressure was the highest to enter the history books and Gannon Buhr continues to write his chapter.

Both wins added up to a history-setting week in Tallinn, Estonia.

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Get to Know the 3 Candidates for the PDGA Europe Board of Directors

PDGA Staff — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:25:30 +0000

Three candidates will be vying for three open positions on the PDGA Europe Board of Directors. These self-nominated candidates share a passion for disc golf. They have diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skillsets, both in their professional lives and within the sport.

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Get to Know the 4 Candidates for the PDGA Global Board of Directors

PDGA Staff — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:37:41 +0000

(This article was originally published June 1, 2026)

The PDGA Global Board of Directors Nominating Committee completed a comprehensive assessment of self-nominated candidates for the 2026 PDGA Elections, which included detailed reviews of cover letters, resumes, referral letters, background checks, and for the most qualified candidates, video interviews.

More information about the Nominating Committee can be found here.

The process culminated in four candidates appearing on the ballot for the upcoming PDGA Global Board of Directors elections. These four candidates will be vying for two open positions on the board.

The PDGA Global Board of Directors is required for nonprofit status and mandated by the PDGA bylaws. In addition to semi-annual summit meetings, the board conducts monthly teleconferences with staff to accomplish its varied goals, such as setting PDGA policies; hiring and supervising of the executive director, who is responsible for headquarters, staff and ongoing operations; financial managements, including an annual budget; identification of responsible future board members; and representing the membership's visions for the future of the sport and the association.

Two at-large board member positions will be elected this year during a month-long election from July 1-31, 2026.

The two candidates who receive the most votes will serve three-year terms from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029. For additional information, please see the PDGA Elections page.

Here are the four candidates who have stepped up and are ready to help take the sport of disc golf to the next level, along with their background information and statements of intent.

Stay tuned to PDGA.com and the PDGA on social media throughout the month of June as we get to know these candidates even more.

Conrad Damon #2450

Introduction

I have been playing disc golf for decades and currently compete in the MP60 division. My love of the sport has inspired me to fill numerous volunteer roles, including Rules Committee chair, code contributor, and two prior stints on the Board. I have a lot of ideas about how to grow the sport and would love the opportunity to put them into action.

Background/Professional Experience

After earning a BA in English at Stanford I veered into tech, and my career has been as a software engineer, including management roles. In July I will retire from my position as a Staff Software Engineer at SentinelOne, an AI-driven cybersecurity company.

Goals as a PDGA BOD Member

Be a voice of reason in any discussion that includes me and hold positions informed by evidence and cogent reasoning for the betterment of the organization and the sport.
Continue to encourage the development of technology to improve the player and member experience.
Specifically, to renew our focus on grass-roots growth by investing heavily in clubs and by expanding our reach to casual golfers and new audiences.

Summary

The best thing we can do now is to return our focus to bottom-up growth. There are two primary avenues to growing the sport:

1. Clubs Clubs Clubs

Clubs are the master key that unlocks everything. They are a great way to delegate work to people who are excited to do it. The recent clubs initiative has made a lot of progress laying the foundation, but there is much more we can do. Clubs should become a focal point for the sport, and that should be reflected throughout, starting with the website.

2. Expand our reach to:

Casual golfers: There is currently no compelling reason to join the PDGA if you don't play PDGA tournaments. We should offer a low-cost membership to casual golfers to bring them into the fold.
Youth and underrepresented demographics: Offer local clubs the tools they need to help them introduce disc golf at youth centers, YMCAs, retirement communities, etc.
International play: Partner with existing organizations and continue to offer help to get disc golf off the ground in new locations.

My experience, temperament, vision, keen analytical mind, and love of the sport place me in a great position to help lead its ongoing development.

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Dixon High School Wins, Woodard Cruises

Catamount — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:29:22 +0000

Photos provided by Casey Martinson

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Saarinen, Buhr Prevail in PNW

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:14:52 +0000

https://www.dgpt.com/news/2026-northwest-championship-recap/

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To the Finish

PDGA Media — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:51:07 +0000

It came down to the wire — and then some — at the 2026 United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship on Sunday in Milford, Michigan.

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Let’s Grow Together

borg1 — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:46:40 +0000

The following is provided via NADGT through their partnership with PDGA.

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